Is it Time to Step out of the Comfort Zone?
Sober Awkward
Victoria Vanstone
4.8 • 533 Ratings
🗓️ 2 July 2025
⏱️ 15 minutes
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Summary
🎙️ Throwback Thursdays on Sober Awkward!
Every Thursday, we’re serving up a little slice of Sober Awkward history – a short, powerful clip from one of our most-loved past episodes.
Why? Because sometimes, the right words hit differently the second time around. Whether you’re new here or a long-time listener, these throwback moments are here to keep you company, remind you you’re not alone, and offer that little nudge of insight or encouragement just when you need it.
Think of it as a midweek check-in. Something bite-sized to walk with, laugh at, or quietly reflect on. And if the clip hits home? You can go back and listen to the full episode anytime – just follow the link in the show notes.
We know one episode a week isn’t always enough – so here’s your extra helping of honesty, humour, and a bit of awkwardness to get you through the week.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/6NlF5VzAkJJ1n0yItpZsr6?si=5c2bb0e7f9174e57
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| 0:00.0 | We are going to begin with a quote, Hamish. |
| 0:09.3 | I know we never do this. |
| 0:10.2 | I'm breaking the sober awkward rules, |
| 0:12.1 | as I think this one will give us a head start |
| 0:13.6 | and set the pace for the episode. |
| 0:15.4 | Are you ready? |
| 0:16.0 | Yes, go ahead. |
| 0:16.7 | If you don't step out of your comfort zone |
| 0:18.9 | and face your fears, |
| 0:24.6 | the number of situations that make you uncomfortable will keep growing. |
| 0:26.1 | Oh, that is deep. That is deep because that reminds me so much of me in my drinking days. |
| 0:29.2 | I was scared of one thing and I was scared of another thing and in the end I couldn't even leave the house. |
| 0:33.4 | Yeah, it snobles. |
| 0:34.4 | Yeah, it does. |
| 0:34.9 | It definitely snowballs. |
| 0:36.5 | Let's start by finding exactly what a comfort zone is, Hamish. Take it away. This is the research, isn't it? Research. Pump it up. This is the science that we love so much. The comfort zone is a psychological state in which a person feels at ease because they're not being tested. Inside the comfort zone, people don't typically engage in new experiences or take on any new |
| 0:57.1 | challenges. |
| 0:58.1 | They only participate in activities that are familiar, making them feel in control of their |
| 1:03.2 | environment. |
| 1:04.0 | Oh yeah, that's interesting. |
| 1:05.5 | People stay in their comfort zone to avoid feelings of anxiety, stress or pain. |
| 1:09.6 | Anything outside of the comfort zone creates uncertainty, and uncertainty makes us feel anxious. |
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